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At a glance
What can fail
The front suspension upper knuckle joint can crack, potentially causing the suspension arm to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
This page covers 7 recalls, 59 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover.
16–24 mpg combined
9.8–14.7 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
Steering and suspension dominate the complaint picture for the 2017 Range Rover. Owners most frequently report steering-related issues, with several describing loss of steering control or sudden changes in steering feel while driving. Suspension complaints are the second-largest group, with owners noting failures or abnormal behavior in the air suspension system, including the vehicle sitting unevenly or dropping ride height unexpectedly. A handful of engine complaints round out the top reported systems, with owners describing coolant-related issues such as leaking or damaged coolant pipes that produced smoke from the front of the vehicle. A smaller number of reports mention undercarriage corrosion, specifically rusted fuel tank shields, though this appears less frequently than the steering and suspension concerns.
59
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover has 7 recalls, the most serious being a fuel line that can crack and leak fuel into the engine compartment, raising the risk of fire, and a front suspension knuckle joint that can crack and cause the suspension arm to detach, resulting in sudden loss of control.
A software fault can cause the fuel gauge to falsely read low and trigger a low-fuel warning when the tank still has fuel. If the driver responds by coasting or if the engine stalls, power brake assist is lost and drive power cuts out, both of which can contribute to a crash. The instrument cluster can also go intermittently blank, leaving the driver without speed or other key readouts.
Three recalls cover the front seatbelt system, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue. The driver's seatbelt retractor may not lock during hard braking before a crash, allowing the belt to pay out when it should hold. The front seatbelt pretensioners, which pull the belt tight at the moment of impact, may also fail to fire correctly, leaving front occupants less protected in a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The front suspension upper knuckle joint can crack, potentially causing the suspension arm to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may fail to lock during a crash, reducing occupant protection.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may fail to lock properly during a crash or sudden stop, reducing seat belt restraint effectiveness.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's seat belt assembly if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel gauge may show the tank is nearly empty and trigger a warning light even when fuel remains. The engine may shut off after traveling roughly 17 additional miles despite available fuel.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a software update to fix the fuel level reading at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster display may intermittently go blank, temporarily losing visibility of gauges and warnings.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to restore normal instrument cluster operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A bolt attaching the high pressure fuel pump may be too long, preventing the pump from securing properly. This can cause the fuel line to crack and leak.
What the fix does
A dealer will replace both fuel pumps and fuel lines at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seatbelt pretensioners may not work properly during a crash, reducing their ability to restrain occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seatbelt assemblies as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.